Learning Support Officer

Leeds Beckett University; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (increasing to 31

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working

Job summary

Leeds Beckett University in Leeds invites applications for a Learning Support Officer to assist teaching, student learning and research within Psychology. You will support practical classes, maintain labs and contribute to recruitment events, working with staff to keep facilities safe and well organised.

We seek a proactive professional with a psychology degree or equivalent, experience with lab equipment or related software, and strong interpersonal, administrative and technical skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or vocational qualification in Psychology or related fields (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with psychology laboratory equipment and/ or relevant software.
• Strong interpersonal, learning support, administrative and technical skills.
• A commitment to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical and administrative support for teaching, research, and consultancy within the Psychology Subject Group.
• Maintain laboratory facilities and ensure equipment safety, repair and availability.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student recruitment activities.
• Collaborate with academic staff to develop and maintain technical resources, operating procedures and data management systems.
• Provide administrative support for our speech and language therapy clinic.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Learning support

Administrative skills

Technical skills

Education

Degree or vocational qualification in Psychology or related fields

Tools

Psychology laboratory equipment

Relevant software

Job description

We are looking for a practical, organised and approachable Learning Support Officer to support teaching, student learning and research in Psychology. Working with academic colleagues, Principal Learning Officers and other professional services staff, you will help students and staff make effective and safe use of our specialist facilities, equipment, software and learning resources. You will also have a role supporting administration of our Speech and Language Therapy Clinic.

This is a varied, hands-on role. You will support practical classes and research projects, provide demonstrations and guidance, help administer learning and clinical spaces and ethics processes, and contribute to open days and other student recruitment activity. You will also help maintain equipment, records and procedures so that our facilities remain safe, well organised and ready for use.

About us

Psychology at Leeds Beckett University is known for its impactful education and research. Through our undergraduate and postgraduate programs, we aim to make a meaningful difference to individuals and communities. Our collaborative culture, supported by the Centre for Psychological Research (PsyCen) fosters original, applied research. For more about our Psychology Group, visit Psychology at Leeds Beckett.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical and administrative support for teaching, research, and consultancy within the Psychology Subject Group.
• Maintain laboratory facilities and ensure equipment safety, repair and availability.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student recruitment activities.
• Collaborate with academic staff to develop and maintain technical resources, operating procedures and data management systems.
• Provide administrative support for our speech and language therapy clinic

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a highly skilled professional with:

• A degree or vocational qualification in Psychology or related fields (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with psychology laboratory equipment and/ or relevant software.
• Strong interpersonal, learning support, administrative and technical skills.
• A commitment to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Why join us?

At Leeds Beckett, we value your growth. We provide:

• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive community.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including 28 days of annual leave (increasing to 31 with service).

Closing date: Monday 23rd November 2026 (23:59)Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date.

Working here means you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post.All appointments will be based on merit.

Leeds Beckett University is a Disability Confident Employer. Disabled candidates who demonstrate all essential criteria within the Person Specification will be invited to an interview.

£30,986 to £35,302 (Grade 4)